1. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?
(a) As the desire for a man to take care of her.
(b) As something that is grounded in years of building mutual trust.
(c) As the need for Cressida to present a "normal" public face.
(d) As an impulsive decision of just a few months of knowing each other.

2. With what question does Horace interrupt the two women's conversation?
(a) If his mother would join him for a nightcap alone.
(b) If they would like to go for a walk before retiring for the evening.
(c) If the two women knew where Aunt Julia is.
(d) If his mother would loan him a thousand dollars as he wants to marry.

3. What excuse does Cressida give for taking her leave of Carrie?
(a) That she needs to get ready for the night's dinner.
(b) That she has letters to write.
(c) That she is meeting with Jerome on the promenade deck.
(d) That she has to lie down before the seasickness hits.

4. How does Cressida explain her sister's presence?
(a) Her sister is dying and this will be her last good time on earth.
(b) Her sister has come to expect to be able to accompany her on these types of trips.
(c) Her sister is good company.
(d) Her sister needs to manager Cressida's entourage.

5. What does Cressida do when she spies Carrie?
(a) Rises and greets her warmly.
(b) Waves at her from where she is lying on a deck lounger.
(c) Yells at her angrily about a suitcase mix-up.
(d) Turns away and pretends not to see her.